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Big Questions, Big Ideas

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KB-Meeting Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adults

The Ball State Philosophy and Religious Studies Department in partnership with Muncie Public Library presents the Big Questions, Big Ideas series.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Tumbling Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
KB-Meeting Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Play Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us in the Kennedy Meeting Room for some music, movement and more. Let your toddler get some wiggles out during this 45 minute free play time program. 

Caregiver must be present.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Social Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Centennial Library (CL)
Program Type:
Games, Play Time, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens

Students in grades 3 through 8 are invited to connect, learn, and grow together in a welcoming, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chatty Crafties

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
KB-Meeting Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring a craft to start or one you're working on and join your fellow crafters in a few hours of chat! All experience levels welcome to come and enjoy a laid back craft time.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Public Notice: MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MH-Conference Room at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Muncie Public Library Board of Trustees will meet. All meetings are free and open to the public. When necessary, the MPL House & Finance Committee and Personnel Committee will meet.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Mother Goose (Ages birth-36 months)

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Play Time, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for our youngest story time friends and their caregiver!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Tinker Tots (Ages 3-5)

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Explore, create, and play at Tinker Tots! There will be three-four open-ended activity stations to explore at each monthly event. The stations will be based upon STEAM concepts and sensory stations.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

Kids Game Day (Ages 6-12)

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

Join us in The Fort to play some games! We will have our Nintendo Switch out along with board games and coloring sheets. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Navigating Medicare

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
KB-Meeting Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adults

Join us with Lifestream Services for an information-based seminar to learn the ins-and-outs of the Medicare system, from learning how to apply and so on!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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Halloween Costume Swap

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MH-Meeting Room at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Family Program, Other, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults

Donate your gently used costumes and accessories to the MPL Halloween Costume Swap September 2 through October 11.  All donated costumes will be steam cleaned and sorted by size. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Door Connections

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
CL-Meeting Room at Centennial Library (CL)
Age Group:
Adults

Open Door will be at CC to administer help to the community for resources plus have a food distribution.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Music and Movement (Ages 3-5)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Enjoy a story time, songs, and dancing for ages 3-5 and a caregiver!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Books, Books, Baby! (Birth-36 months)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Alright stop, grab a book, and listen! Calling all caregivers with children ranging from ages 0-36 months! Join us in the Kennedy Library Story Room for Books, Books, Baby!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Play Café (Ages 3-5)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Play Time
Age Group:
Preschoolers

After our Music & Movement Story Time, we will serve coffee and set up supplemental, creative play stations. Chat with other parents and relax with a cup of coffee while your kiddos have fun in the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Android Q & A

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CL-Studio A at Centennial Library (CL)
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

You will learn how Androids and their apps work. You will be able to ask questions about Androids. This is an open discussion class.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Brain Builders (Children of All Ages)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens

Students will learn science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and reading through hands-on activities and games. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Social Club

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Centennial Library (CL)
Program Type:
Games, Play Time, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens

Students in grades 3 through 8 are invited to connect, learn, and grow together in a welcoming, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Pals (Ages 3-5)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
KB-Meeting Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Join us in the Kennedy Meeting Room for Preschool Pals! Children ages 3-5 can enjoy a fun story time, songs, and activities all to encourage a lifelong love of reading!  
 

A caregiver must be present. 

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout (Ages 8+)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens

Attention homeschool families! Looking for a place for your children to socialize? Join us at the library! Children can get together to chat, play games, make crafts, engage in STEAM activities, and more.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Social Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Centennial Library (CL)
Program Type:
Games, Play Time, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens

Students in grades 3 through 8 are invited to connect, learn, and grow together in a welcoming, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitching Social

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MH-Reference Area at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Get hooked on crocheting and knitting!

Looking for your next project? There will be a knitting and a crocheting project available.  We will also have patterns, books, and materials for you to use.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Books, Books, Baby! (Birth-36 months)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Alright stop, grab a book, and listen! Calling all caregivers with children ranging from ages 0-36 months! Join us in the Kennedy Library Story Room for Books, Books, Baby!